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Weather in September in The French Riviera

Planning a getaway to the French Riviera this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in the French Riviera in September?

The French Riviera is a region in France. September in the French Riviera generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Menton to 25°C in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Saint-Tropez and 17°C in Menton.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 71 mm to moderate rainfall in Grasse with 95 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Cannes enjoys close to 226 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the French Riviera in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the French Riviera climate page.

Where to go in the French Riviera in September

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the French Riviera on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in the French Riviera?

Cannes

In September Cannes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cannes
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<<   August August
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27°C 
21°C 
297 hours 
26 mm 
5 days 
24°C 
18°C 
226 hours 
80 mm 
6 days 
October   >> October
>>  
20°C 
14°C 
199 hours 
117 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Cannes

Nice

In September Nice generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nice
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<<   August August
<<  
27°C 
20°C 
297 hours 
32 mm 
6 days 
23°C 
17°C 
226 hours 
82 mm 
7 days 
October   >> October
>>  
19°C 
13°C 
199 hours 
117 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Nice

Saint-Tropez

In September Saint-Tropez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Saint-Tropez
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<<   August August
<<  
29°C 
22°C 
356 hours 
20 mm 
5 days 
25°C 
19°C 
320 hours 
71 mm 
6 days 
October   >> October
>>  
21°C 
15°C 
250 hours 
107 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Saint-Tropez

Antibes

In September Antibes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Antibes
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
27°C 
21°C 
297 hours 
27 mm 
6 days 
24°C 
18°C 
226 hours 
81 mm 
6 days 
October   >> October
>>  
20°C 
14°C 
199 hours 
118 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Antibes

Saint-Raphaël

In September Saint-Raphaël generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Saint-Raphaël
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
28°C 
21°C 
315 hours 
30 mm 
5 days 
24°C 
18°C 
235 hours 
81 mm 
6 days 
October   >> October
>>  
20°C 
14°C 
172 hours 
115 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Saint-Raphaël

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the French Riviera, in France.

Is September the best time to visit the French Riviera?

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to the French Riviera. Typically, the climate in Cannes is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit the French Riviera is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cannes. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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